—  The full benefit of membership can best be achieved through active participation in the activities of the Institute. Some of the many benefits of membership and participation to consider are:

1. Recognition- Members are graded according to skills and experience and are required to abide by a Code of   Professional Conduct. Private and public sector clients recognize members as respectable and reliable sources of advice.

2.  Networking-  Activities of the Institute facilitate networking with fellow professionals. Members may meet to exchange ideas and look forward to cooperative opportunities.

3. Client Referral Service- The Institute maintains a comprehensive database designed to offer a choice of consultants that can be selected by a variety of skills, industry experience and geographical location. A valuable tool that is regularly upgraded and offers well targeted information for the discerning client.

4. Member Directory- Members are entitled to submit entries into management consultant directories published annually. The directories are a free publication broadly distributed to the business community and government bodies.

5. Newsletters- Newsletters are produced regularly throughout the year. These discuss relevant management consulting issues and information, and are a regular update forum for Institute members.

6. Journal of Management Consulting- The Journal of Management Consulting is an international publication focused on the professional. Members receive this journal as part of their membership subscription, twice yearly. New trends in management consulting are just some of the issues discussed within the journal.

7. Professional Development- Members can avail themselves of Quality Assurance training programs to third party certification and other professional development programs.

  A Careers pack will be available for newcomers to the profession, as well as advice on setting up their own consultancy.